Year: 2025

American flags will fly full-staff for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday after all, House Speaker Mike Johnson announced Tuesday, “to celebrate our country coming together behind the inauguration...

The speaker acknowledged the borrowing limit could be included in government funding talks — where he’ll need Democratic votes.

GOP Sen. Curtis voices concern over Tulsi Gabbard nomination lead image

Howard Lutnick, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to run the Commerce Department, is the latest cabinet contender to have his confirmation hearing held up by paperwork delays. “It will be...

Johnson backs away from go-it-alone debt ceiling plan lead image

President-elect Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are meeting over a round of golf on Tuesday, as key decisions loom in the state they both call home. The...

Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans met Tuesday to discuss where they might find billions of dollars in potential cuts to existing health care programs — including by making changes...

Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono ignited an internet frenzy during her fiery confrontation with defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth at his confirmation hearing Tuesday in which she hounded him on...

The creation of a separate department will likely need congressional support, though Trump could try to establish the department within a different existing agency. The creation of a separate...

Just two Democrats joined with 216 Republicans in voting for the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. Just two Democrats joined with 216 Republicans in voting for...